5 Best Parallel Clamps (February 2019) – Reviews & Top Pick

Sometimes the heads break. Sometimes they bend out of shape, or don’t clamp tightly enough.

And what about the awkward handles that make your hands cramp. So, is there any hope for parallel clamps?

Definitely!

There are clamps out there that tighten with serious force without giving your hands a workout. There are clamps out there where you don’t have to jiggle the handle like a stick shift just to get it to move.

The best part?

We’ve got the five best parallel clamps that we’re crazy about, here for you.

Have a look, and maybe today will be the day you find a set of clamps worthy of respect and admiration.

Two 50” clamps will come in handy during any large glue-up. At 50”, you won’t find any longer clamps on this list.

A little brittle up top:

The plastic heads on these Bessey clamps could be a little stronger. Try not to drop them on the floor.

50” clamps handle most jobs.

Handles are soft, easy to tighten.

1,500 pounds of clamping force.

Plastic heads break if dropped.

Bessey? More like “best-y”

You’re looking for the best, and these are #1 for a reason. They’re long enough and strong enough to handle any job you throw at them. You’ll tackle heavy jobs with ease and comfort due to the soft handles.